[As you well know...]

Absolutely. And notice the response your generosity and kindness is eliciting? A kind word turns away malice.

You might want to print out the exchanges on this thread twixt you and the old schoolers, trads, conservatives, whatever-they/we-are-called and show them to the Bishops.

Liturgical Diversity within Christian Unity with all obedient to legitimate authority.

I think an approach like that would go a long ways towards ending the Liturgical Wars and enmity twixt those on the starboard side and those on the port side of the Barque of Peter.

[sydney smith]

I gotta admit it, peace is better than war. I could get used to this civility. I think I'll sign off now before I blow it.

[sinkspur]

Liturgical Diversity within Christian Unity with all obedient to legitimate authority.

I'd bumper-sticker this in a heartbeat.